Originally Posted by Chris1971
Thanks for the comments, feedback and advice. I'm intending to make the move from Meridian for a couple of reasons, some already mentioned. I watch 90% movies and have a dedicated cinema with AT scope screen, projector etc.I really want to move into this decade and enjoy 4K movies with Dolby Atmos and modern codecs as intended. I'd like to install a 9.2.6 system and get the full movie experience to match the improved picture quality I now enjoy.
Hi,

Had similar frustrations on lack of Atmos etc, solved in part by adding 2016 Marantz receiver, using just the pre outs in to the analogue 5.1 input on the G68D. Then added 2 DSP33s as height channels via its zone 2 and plan to try soon on zone 3 option. This is similar to the 271 setup but utilises your old kit, gives you a chance to check out Atmos. You can even use the receiver’s power amps with conventional speakers on the height channels if you don’t want to invest in DSPs.

Also gives benefit of 4K video switching. HD621 almost has become redundant so tempted to sell on to fund better Marantz next year.

Kevin

Main system: 271, Arcam 860, 5500, 5500HC, 8x 33s, OPPO 203, Xbox One S, AppleTV4K, Mac Mini, Sony VW760, Stewart cabaret screen, LG 850 HDR TV, Linn LP12, Itok, Klyde, SkyQ,
Broken! G68D, 598DP
System 2: 565, Marantz SR6011, HD621, 519, 5000, 5000C, Mission 770, Quad 405x2, xBox1, SkyHD, Apple TV. JVC HD950.
Panasonic BD, Toshiba HD-DVD.